| The Old Man | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Manning Haynes |
| Written by | Edgar Wallace |
| Based on |
The Old Man by Edgar Wallace |
| Produced by | S.W. Smith |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Alex Bryce |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | British Lion Film Corporation |
Release date | 31 December 1931 |
Running time | 77 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Old Man is a 1931 British mystery film directed by Manning Haynes and starring Maisie Gay, Anne Grey and Lester Matthews. It is based on the play of the same name by Edgar Wallace, with several actors reprising their roles. The film marked the screen debut of Scottish actor Finlay Currie. [1]
It was shot at Beaconsfield Studios with sets designed by the art director Norman G. Arnold.
Cast
- Maisie Gay as Mrs. Harris
- Anne Grey as Lady Arranways
- Lester Matthews as Keith Keller
- Cecil Humphreys as Lord Arranways
- D. A. Clarke-Smith as John Lorney
- Diana Beaumont as Millie Jeans
- Gerald Rawlinson as Dick Mayford
- Frank Stanmore as Charles
- Finlay Currie as Rennett
References
- ^ Alan Goble The Complete Index to Literary Sources in Film 1999 p. 488
Bibliography
- Low, Rachael. Filmmaking in 1930s Britain. George Allen & Unwin, 1985.
- Wood, Linda. British Films, 1927-1939. British Film Institute, 1986.
External links
- The Old Man at IMDb
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Categories:
- 1931 films
- 1931 mystery films
- British mystery films
- Films based on works by Edgar Wallace
- British black-and-white films
- Films set in England
- British Lion Films films
- Films shot at Beaconsfield Studios
- British films based on plays
- Films directed by Manning Haynes
- 1930s British films
- 1930s English-language films
- Mystery film stubs